Brazil's Amazon communities brace for presidential runoff
A northern state crucial to rainforest protection prepares to vote in Sunday's Brazilian presidential election.
At a glance
- Brazil's presidential runoff takes place on Sunday
- Roraima, the country's northernmost state, is a key region for Amazon protection
- The state showed strong support for a particular candidate in the first round
- Local communities and the rainforest face significant stakes in the election
Brazil's most northern state of Roraima is at the centre of Sunday's presidential runoff election, with significant implications for the Amazon rainforest and its inhabitants. The region heavily supported a particular candidate in the first round of voting.
The Guardian's Latin America correspondent has travelled to the state to speak with voters, religious leaders and politicians about what is at stake for the Amazon and local communities in the election.
Why it matters
The Amazon rainforest and its communities depend heavily on Brazilian government policies, making presidential elections consequential for environmental protection and indigenous populations.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldBrazil’s election and the battle for the Amazon – podcast
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